Berlin
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Berlin Swimming Event Cancelled Amid Racist Backlash
A Berlin theatre cancelled a private swimming event for Black children after facing threats and intense criticism from right-wing political figures.
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The Concrete Tomb: Inside the Führerbunker, 1945
This haunting photograph captures the damp, claustrophobic reality of the Führerbunker in Berlin, documenting the hollowed-out concrete tomb where the Third Reich finally collapsed in the spring of 1945.
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USA Basketball Finalizes Roster for 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin
USA Basketball has unveiled its 12-player roster for the 2026 FIBA World Cup in Berlin, led by head coach Kara Lawson and featuring stars like A’ja Wilson.
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Ryanair Slashing Berlin Flights Amid European Tax Tug-of-War
Ryanair confirms a 50% reduction in Berlin flight operations as it pivots to lower-cost nations, citing rising airport fees and stricter passenger check-in protocols.
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Germany and Ukraine Sign Defense and Reconstruction Pacts
Berlin and Kyiv have inked new defense and economic cooperation agreements, deepening strategic ties and bolstering Ukraine’s industrial recovery efforts. The pacts include enhanced military aid and joint production initiatives.
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Zelenskyy in Berlin: Ukraine Seeks Joint Air Defense System
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Berlin for crucial government consultations, aiming to advance a joint European air defense system.
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Armenia’s History Museum and Berlin’s Museum of Prehistory Sign Cooperation Memorandum
Armenia’s History Museum and Berlin’s Museum of Prehistory sign a cooperation memorandum, signaling expanded cultural collaboration and exchange between the two institutions.
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Hijack Season 2 Elevates Stakes as Protests Seize Public Forums
Idris Elba returns for ‘Hijack’ Season 2, moving the high-stakes thriller to Berlin, while Black Lives Matter activists ‘hijacked’ a Los Angeles Police Commission meeting, demanding justice for a fatal shooting.
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Berlin Plunges into Darkness: ‘Politically Motivated’ Attack Blamed for Massive Power Outage
A widespread power outage affecting 45,000 homes and thousands of businesses in southwest Berlin has been attributed to a ‘politically motivated’ attack by left-wing extremists, sparking concerns over critical infrastructure security.
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US Envoys and Zelenskyy Meet in Berlin: The High Stakes of Ukraine Peace Talks
US and Ukrainian officials convene in Berlin for crucial peace negotiations, facing difficult demands and ongoing conflict as hopes rise for a dignified settlement to the war.
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Germany Arrests Suspected Hamas Operatives in Jewish Institution Plot
German authorities arrested three suspected Hamas operatives in Berlin, uncovering a cache of weapons linked to an alleged plot against Jewish institutions. The arrests mark a significant escalation in Germany’s anti-terror operations and highlight rising tensions amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza…

